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September 12, 2019
Townsend Farms Organic Frozen Berries Hepatitis A Lawsuits- Multistate (2013)
In 2013, the Marler Clark attorneys filed 55 lawsuits against Townsend Farms, the company whose Organic Anti-oxidant Blend of frozen berries and pomegranate seeds were identified as the source ofIn 2013, the Marler Clark attorneys filed 55 lawsuits against Townsend Farms, the company whose Organic Anti-oxidant Blend of frozen berries and pomegranate seeds were identified as the source of ...
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June 02, 2021
Tropical Smoothie Hepatitis A Lawsuits - Multistate (2018)
Marler Clark, Hepatitis A Attorneys, represented 75 people sickened in this outbreak. Litigation proceeded on Virginia state court. Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and theMarler Clark, Hepatitis A Attorneys, represented 75 people sickened in this outbreak. Litigation proceeded on Virginia state court. Litigation proceeded in a Virginia state court against Tropical Smoothie and the ...
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July 13, 2021
Vulto Creamery Listeria Cheese Litigation - Multistate (2017)
Marler Clark represented three of the victims of this listeria outbreak. All claims have settled at this time. CDC collaborated with public health and regulatory officials in several states andMarler Clark represented three of the victims of this listeria outbreak. All claims have settled at this time. CDC collaborated with public health and regulatory officials in several states and ...
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September 03, 2021
Which Foods Are the Cyclospora Parasite Found In?
Which Foods has Cyclospora been found in? In North America, outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in humans have been reported mostly from contaminated fresh food products, such as soft fruits (raspberries, blackberriesWhat is Cyclospora? Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can cause food- or water-related gastrointestinal illness. Cyclospora cayetanensis is the only species of this organism found in humans. How many ...
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September 03, 2021
Facts About Foodborne Bacteria, Viruses, & Parasites in the United States
The CDC estimates 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year in the United States. Most foodborne illnesses were caused by norovirusThe CDC estimates 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases each year in the United States. Most foodborne illnesses were caused by norovirus ...
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September 03, 2021
How Do You Catch Salmonella? What are Things to Watch For?
What Foods have been Implicated in Salmonella Outbreaks? Most Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study found that 87% of all confirmedWhat is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterium that causes one of the most common enteric (intestinal) infections in the United States – salmonellosis. The term Salmonella refers to a group ...
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September 09, 2021
What Are the First Signs of Norovirus?
Norovirus illness usually develops 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically last a relatively short amount of time, approximately 24 to 48 hours. SymptomsNorovirus illness usually develops 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of contaminated food or water. Symptoms typically last a relatively short amount of time, approximately 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms ...
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September 09, 2021
Tips To Avoid Contact with Campylobacter
Most Campylobacter infections in humans are caused by the consumption of contaminated food or water. Direct contact with infected animals, including pets, is also a well-documented means of disease-transmission.Campylobacter (camp-UH-low-back-ter) is a genus of bacteria that is among the most common causes of bacterial infections in humans worldwide. The infective dose—that is, the number of bacteria that must ...
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September 09, 2021
How Common Is Botulism in the World?
Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum).Botulism is a rare, life-threatening paralytic illness caused by neurotoxins produced by an anaerobic, gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium, Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum). C. botulinum bacteria and spores are widely distributed in ...
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September 30, 2021
How To Find Out if You Have Salmonella
How to find out if you have Salmonella Salmonella bacteria can be detected in stool. In cases of bacteremia or invasive illness, the bacteria can also be detected in theWhat can Salmonella do to us? Salmonella infections can have a broad range of illness, from no symptoms to severe illness. The most common clinical presentation is acute gastroenteritis. Symptoms ...
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October 10, 2021
How long do food poisoning symptoms last?
Three major foodborne illnesses account for nearly two-thirds of all infections Norovirus, Campylobacter and Salmonella. The Food Safety Attorneys at Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’sThree major foodborne illnesses account for nearly two-thirds of all infections Norovirus, Campylobacter and Salmonella. Norovirus illness usually develops 24 to 48 hours after ingestion of contaminated food or water ...
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October 10, 2021
What are the common symptoms of an E. coli infection?
The hemorrhagic colitis caused by E. coli O157:H7 is characterized by severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that is, theThe hemorrhagic colitis caused by E. coli O157:H7 is characterized by severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea that typically turns bloody within 24 hours, and sometimes fever. The incubation period—that is, the ...
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November 07, 2021
Things that could have given you Listeria
Listeria is a common presence in nature, found widely in such places as water, soil, infected animals, human and animal feces, raw and treated sewage, leafy vegetables, effluent from poultryIngested by mouth, Listeria is among the most virulent foodborne pathogens, with up to 20% of clinical infections resulting in death. These bacteria primarily cause severe illness and death in ...
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November 07, 2021
Where in the World Is Norovirus Commonly Found?
Humans are the only host of norovirus, and norovirus has several mechanisms that allow it to spread quickly and easily. Norovirus infects humans in a pathway like the influenza virus’The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that norovirus causes nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults in ...
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November 07, 2021
The Long-Term Physical Effects of Campylobacter
Although most cases of Campylobacteriosis are self-limiting, up to 20% have a prolonged illness (longer than 1 week) or a relapse, and 2 to 10% may be followed by chronicCampylobacter jejuni is one of the leading causes of bacterial gastroenteritis. In the United States, these bacteria are the most common cause of bacterial foodborne illness, ahead of Salmonella—the second ...
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December 04, 2021
The effects of Cyclospora on your Body
Cyclospora infects the small intestine (bowel) and usually causes watery diarrhea, bloating, increased gas, stomach cramps, loss of appetite, nausea, low-grade fever, and fatigue. In some cases, vomiting, explosive diarrheaCyclospora is a parasite composed of one cell, too small to be seen without a microscope. Cyclospora cayetanensis is the only species of this organism found in humans. Cyclosporiasis is ...
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December 04, 2021
Identifying and Preventing Listeria
Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. These bacteria multiply best at 86-98.6 degrees F (30-3Listeria (pronounced liss-STEER-ē-uh) is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that can grow under either anaerobic (without oxygen) or aerobic (with oxygen) conditions. These bacteria multiply best at 86-98.6 degrees F (30-3 ...
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December 04, 2021
What are the common causes of Hepatitis A?
Hepatitis A is a communicable disease that often spreads from person to person. Person-to-person transmission occurs via the “fecal-oral route,” while all other exposure is generally attributable to contaminated foodHepatitis A is the only common vaccine-preventable foodborne disease in the United States. Infection with the hepatitis A virus can lead to acute liver failure and death. Hepatitis A is ...
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December 06, 2021
What to do if you get Food Poisoning from a Restaurant
First, it may not have been what you ate last night. Many of the most common foodborne illnesses have incubation periods (time between ingestion and symptoms) that can be hours ...
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January 11, 2022
Everyday Foods that can be impacted by Salmonella
Most Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study found that 87% of all confirmed cases of Salmonella were foodborne, with 10 percentMost Salmonella infections are caused by eating contaminated food, especially food from animal origins. One study found that 87% of all confirmed cases of Salmonella were foodborne, with 10 percent ...
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January 11, 2022
Best things to eat while sick from E. coli
During the infection it is best to eat bland foods. Bland foods include: • crackers • cooked cereals, like oatmeal or cream of wheat • weak tea • apple juiceIn most infected individuals, symptoms of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection last about a week and resolve without any long-term problems. Antibiotics do not improve the illness, and some ...
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January 11, 2022
Who is most susceptible to catching Norovirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that noroviruses cause nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults inNature has created an ingenious bug in norovirus. The round blue ball structure of norovirus is a protein surrounding the virus’s genetic material. The virus attaches to the outside of ...
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March 05, 2022
Quick guide to protecting yourself from E. coli
Since there is no fail-safe food safety program, consumers need to “drive defensively” as they navigate from the market to the table. It is no longer enough to take precautionsThe E. coli that are responsible for the numerous reports of contaminated foods and beverages are those that produce Shiga toxin, so called because the toxin is virtually identical to ...
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March 05, 2022
Ultimate Guide to Food That May Contain Campylobacter
Most retail chicken is contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni; one study reported an isolation rate of 98% for retail chicken meat. C. jejuni counts often exceed 103 per 100 g. SkinCampylobacter jejuni (juh-JUNE-eye) is considered one of the most important from both a microbiological and public health perspective. Campylobacter jejuni is a gram-negative, microaerophilic, thermophilic rod that grows best at ...
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March 05, 2022
Do I Need a Lawyer for Food Poisoning?
Marler Clark was established in 1998 by the top food attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants in the landmark litigation arising from the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coliMarler Clark was established in 1998 by the top food attorneys for the plaintiffs and defendants in the landmark litigation arising from the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli ...
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